What the World Needs Now

How U of T’s Boundless campaign is lifting the university, the city and beyond

By Staff

U of T’s Boundless campaign is bringing together the globe’s best thinkers in one of North America’s most dynamic cities. With the world facing greater unrest and uncertainty, this is Canada’s – and U of T’s – moment to shine.

Read on to discover what’s new for Boundless – how, thanks to the commitment and enthusiasm of our community, the campaign has surpassed its $2-billion goal and has lifted the university, the city and beyond.

And find out what’s next as we expand the campaign to reach for a new goal of $2.4 billion and strengthen U of T’s standing as one of the best public universities in the world.

The cover of the Winter 2017 issue promotes six values as part of the Boundless campaign – hope, understanding, leadership, opportunity, creativity and innovation. It is noteworthy that all of these values focus on individualism and encouraging a “me” culture, which have been central to the growth of turbo-capitalism and globalization during the past four decades. Even more noteworthy is the absence of the traditional Canadian values that collectively help us to strive to build a “we” culture and a decent society – values such as solidarity, equity, environmentalism and a democracy based on a fair tax system.

Reading in the Winter 2017 issue about the amazing work being done by U of T researchers and innovators who have a passion for helping others – and who dedicate their lives to making the world a better place – is inspiring, to say the least.

In a world where the media spews mainly bad news and constantly reminds us of all the things we need to be concerned about, I consider U of T Magazine my “good news review.” It lifts my spirits and reminds me of the wonderful things that are possible when people have access to education and are encouraged to reach their potential and realize their dreams.